Our Programs – INAYA ASSOCIATION

Program 01 · Core Program

Center for Persons with Special Needs

The Center currently serves 75 beneficiaries and is supported by a dedicated team of 25 employees. Services are organized across three specialized centers, each providing appropriate educational, social, and developmental support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and Cerebral Palsy.

The beneficiaries come from various regions across North Lebanon. Through personalized care, professional guidance, and adapted activities, the center helps each participant develop their abilities, strengthen their independence, and improve their quality of life.

75Beneficiaries

Educational Services

Special Education School
Individualized Intervention Programs
Professional Training

Therapeutic Services

Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Psycho-motor Therapy
Psychological Support

Vocational Workshops

Sewing Workshop
Pastry & Sweets Workshop
Crafts Workshop

Family & Social Support

Counseling & Orientation
Parent Awareness Sessions
Community outings & recreational activities
Confidence-building experiences

Program 02

The Visitation Team

Named after the biblical Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth, a symbol of compassion, presence, and loving service. The team is composed of 35 dedicated volunteers united by a spirit of solidarity and faith, devoting their time to supporting and caring for the elderly and those most in need.

One of the team’s primary missions is to visit elderly people weekly in their homes and in care facilities, offering companionship, listening, and practical assistance. The team also follows up on elderly individuals who are abandoned or alone in hospitals.

Activities & Achievements

Financial, food, and medical assistance to elderly and families
Recreational outings and pilgrimages across Lebanon
Free clothing distribution center in Zgharta
Four-day summer camps for the elderly
Elderly Club in Zgharta El-Tell — daily gatherings, prayer, and activities
Celebrations: Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day
Christmas gift initiative — toys collected and distributed to children in need

35Volunteers

Program 03

The Light Team

The Light Team is a recreational and spiritual group dedicated to accompanying persons with disabilities and helping them experience joy, friendship, and a sense of belonging within the community. The team includes more than 50 participants with disabilities from Zgharta and Al-Zawiya, supported by 30 volunteer facilitators.

The group gathers once a week for a recreational meeting that includes spiritual moments of prayer and reflection. During winter, meetings take place indoors; in summer, outdoors for approximately three hours. The team also visits parishes in the region, promoting openness, inclusion, and stronger community bonds.

What We Provide

Weekly recreational and spiritual gatherings
Games, music, and meaningful discussions
Parish visits across the region
Annual summer camp — days of brotherhood, love, and mutual support
Confidence building and friendships

50+Participants

Program 04

Inaya Farm – Zgharta

Established in response to the severe economic crisis during which milk prices became extremely high and often unavailable. In March 2021, Mr. George Iskandar generously donated ten cows to the association.

In coordination with Caritas Zgharta, the association began daily milk distribution across Zgharta and its district, reaching more than 700 families on a regular basis. The milk is distributed without discrimination, ensuring all families in need receive this vital support.

Today, with the support of the association Orient d’Œuvre, the farm has 20 cows and active work continues through the care and management of the livestock and the ongoing distribution of fresh milk.